If you look for pictures of women of a 30 to 60 age group at circa 1960 you'll see the fashion of the day including hair style. Most women wore skirts to the knee, blouses of cotton in pale colours and a cardigan
Yes, Enid Blyton was known to have attended church regularly throughout her life. She held strong Christian beliefs which can be seen reflected in some of her writings, particularly in her moralistic children's stories.
In 1968 UNESCO rated Blyton as the 3rd most read auther in the world and up toher death in 1968 she had sold over 111 million books
Yes, Ms Blyton goes on record saying that she would sit at her typewriter and start typing. The story came to her as she typed. The characters she came up with were actually based on real people which helped with the characterisation
Pat and Isabel. but in the first book they were known as the stuck up twins
Up to her death in 1968 Enid Blyton had sold 111 million books world wide and is considered to be in the top 3 sellers to date
Enid Blyton was encouraged to write by her old best friend who's name is Louis Payne. She also enjoyed having chats with him to inspire her.
There is no place called Jabberwoky in 'The Circus of Adventure' by Enid Blyton. The book is set in fictional locations, primarily in Tauri-Hessia, a made-up country with its own unique landmarks and adventures.
It appears oiwas somewhat difficult. Her parents marridge broke up and she found this a diffficult period in her life wich some claim effected her into her adult life
Enid Blyton started writing when she was just 12 years old. She stated in aBBC Radion interview shortly before her death that she woould write short stories for her brothers and then read to them.
There are some 800 in the catalogue in total. To see the most up to date listing then you can go to the Enid Blyton Society web site and see them in the order of publication (see related link)
Many of the characters were based on real people adults and children and she would study these people to gather their unique personalities and then these characters with a new name would appear very soon in her books
The value of Enid Blyton books can vary depending on factors such as the edition, condition, rarity, and whether they are part of a collection. Some rare editions or collections of Enid Blyton books can be highly sought after by collectors and may have significant value. It is recommended to consult with a rare book expert or appraiser for an accurate assessment of value.